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The New Information About the CK1 addendum has been attached to the end of the CK1 Handheld
Computer User’s Manual (073769-001). This addendum contains the latest information about your CK1.
Read this addendum before you begin using your CK1.
This addendum describes four tasks that have changed since the user’s manual was printed:
• Turning on the CK1
• Responding to the “Keep Ramdisk?” prompt
• Entering the System Setting screen
• Saving changes and exiting the System Setting screen
CK1 Handheld
Computer
User's Manual
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose
of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is
not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written
permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec
Technologies Corporation.
© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar, Data Collection
Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN,
EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer
Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN,
Nor*Ware, Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker
Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a
trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that
we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark
owner, with no intention of infringement.
There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Contents
Before You Begin......................................................................................................vii
Safety Summary .........................................................................................vii
Safety Icons ...............................................................................................viii
Global Services and Support......................................................................viii
Who Should Read This Document? .............................................................x
Related Documents ......................................................................................x
Learning About the CK1 ................................................................................ 1
Learning About the CK1 Features.............................................................................. 2
Scanning Options for the CK1 .................................................................................. 3
Unpacking the CK1................................................................................................... 3
Using the CK1 for the First Time.............................................................................. 3
Using the CK1 Battery .............................................................................................. 4
Charging and Installing the Battery ............................................................. 5
Determining When the Battery Is Low ........................................................ 7
Removing the Battery.................................................................................. 7
Managing Battery Power ............................................................................. 8
Turning Off the Backup Battery.................................................................. 9
Using the Keypad .................................................................................................... 11
Typing Numbers and Letters..................................................................... 12
Using the Power Key................................................................................. 14
Using the Screen...................................................................................................... 14
Understanding the Screen Icons............................................................................... 15
Understanding the Light.......................................................................................... 16
Learning About the Audio Signals............................................................................ 16
Using the CK1 Serial Port ....................................................................................... 17
Using the CK1 Scanner ........................................................................................... 19
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Connecting to a Printer ........................................................................................... 21
Configuring the CK1....................................................................................... 23
Entering the System Setting Screen.......................................................................... 24
Configuring the Screen............................................................................................ 25
Configuring the Audio Signal .................................................................................. 27
Configuring the Date and Time .............................................................................. 28
Configuring the Keypad .......................................................................................... 29
Configuring Bar Code Symbologies......................................................................... 30
Symbology Options................................................................................... 31
Code 39...................................................................................... 31
Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................ 33
Standard 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 33
Code 32...................................................................................... 34
Telepen....................................................................................... 34
EAN 128 .................................................................................... 34
Code 128.................................................................................... 35
MSI ............................................................................................ 35
Code 93...................................................................................... 35
Code 11...................................................................................... 35
Codabar...................................................................................... 36
Label........................................................................................... 36
UPC-A ....................................................................................... 36
UPC-E........................................................................................ 37
EAN-13...................................................................................... 37
EAN-8........................................................................................ 38
Supplement................................................................................. 38
Delta........................................................................................... 39
Saving Your Changes and Exiting the System Setting Screen.................................... 39
Developing and Using Applications.................................................. 41
About the CK1 Handheld Computer ...................................................................... 42
Creating Applications for the CK1........................................................................... 43
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Loading Applications and Files on the CK1 ............................................................. 43
Automatically Running an Application on the CK1................................................. 46
Starting an Application From the Main Screen ........................................................ 47
Using the MCL Demo Application.......................................................................... 47
MCL Demo Application Bar Codes .......................................................... 49
Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem
Connections .......................................................................................................... 53
Configuring to Connect to a Mobile Phone............................................................. 54
Configuring PPP Communications.......................................................................... 57
Configuring the Windows Dial Settings................................................................... 59
Configuring Modem Settings .................................................................... 59
Creating a Dial Up Connection .................................................. 59
Creating a Dial In Connection.................................................... 67
Configuring Null Modem Settings ............................................................ 72
Configuring the Linux Dial Settings ........................................................................ 85
Managing the CK1............................................................................................ 87
Managing Power Output......................................................................................... 88
Entering Linux Commands on the CK1 .................................................................. 89
Checking the Disk and Memory Space .................................................................... 90
Finding Information on the CK1 Firmware............................................................. 93
Rebooting the CK1.................................................................................................. 94
Loading Firmware ................................................................................................... 95
Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC .............................................................. 102
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Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1................................ 103
Problems While Operating the CK1...................................................................... 104
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port............................................ 104
Problems While Scanning Bar Codes..................................................................... 105
Problems After Upgrading ..................................................................................... 106
Running Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 107
Sending the CK1 in for Service.............................................................................. 109
Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen............................................................. 109
Specifications..................................................................................................... 111
CK1 Specifications ................................................................................................ 112
Full ASCII Tables .............................................................................................. 117
Index ......................................................................................................................... 125
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical
support information, and sources for additional product
information.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings
and cautions in this document before handling and operating
Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and
equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the
safety warnings and cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any
circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must
always be present for your safety.
First aid
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an
injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation
Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near
high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial
first aid methods.
Energized equipment
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a
responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is
dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause
death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on
energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with
approved safety regulations.
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Safety Icons
This section explains how to identify and understand dangers,
warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the
equipment.
Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d’une
procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou
d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter
l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes
manupulant l’équipement.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or
loss of data.
Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de
fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport
qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher
l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou
l’altération ou la perte de données.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition
or set of circumstances.
Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service
& Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page
appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer
over Support, and then click Warranty.
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Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this
document is presented for reference only. The code does not
necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is
provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly
disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com to
download our current documents in PDF format. To order
printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local
Intermec representative or distributor.
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge
Central) at http://intermec.custhelp.com to review technical
information or to request technical support for your Intermec
product.
Telephone Support
These services are available from Intermec Technologies
Corporation.
Service
Description
In the U.S.A. and
Canada call 1-
800-755-5505
and choose this
option
Factory Repair and
On-site Repair
Request a return authorization
number for authorized service
center repair, or request an on-
site repair technician.
1
Technical Support Get technical support on your
Intermec product.
2
Service Contract
Status
Inquire about an existing
contract, renew a contract, or
ask invoicing questions.
3
Schedule Site
Surveys or
Installations
Schedule a site survey, or
request a product or system
installation.
4
Ordering Products Talk to sales administration,
place an order, or check the
status of your order.
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Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the
Intermec web site, click Contact.
Who Should Read This Document?
The manual provides you with information about the features of
the CK1 Handheld Computer and how to install, configure,
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.
Before you install and configure the CK1, you should be familiar
with your network and general networking terms, such as IP
address.
Related Documents
The Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com contains our
current documents that you can download as PDF files.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your
local Intermec representative or distributor.
Learning About the CK1
This chapter explains the features, options, and accessories for
the CK1 Handheld Computer. This chapter covers these topics:
• Learning about the CK1 features
• Scanning options for the CK1
• Unpacking the CK1
• Using the CK1 for the first time
• Using the CK1 battery
• Using the keypad
• Using the screen
• Understanding the screen icons
• Understanding the light
• Learning about the audio signals
• Using the CK1 serial port
• Using the CK1 scanner
• Connecting to a printer
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Learning About the CK1 Features
The CK1 Handheld Computer is a programmable data
collection computer that runs custom or preloaded applications.
The computer has a flash drive to store applications and files.
The CK1 is designed to make data collection easy and includes
these features:
Keypad
I/O
Connector
Battery
LCD screen
Light
CK1 Features
Feature Description
Keypad 29 keys; for more information, see “Using the
Keypad” on page 11
Liquid crystal display
(LCD) screen
The screen provides backlit 160 by 160 pixel
display and supports 16 by 20 characters of text.
The screen also supports double-byte characters,
user programmable fonts, and bitmap graphics.
Battery 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery
Light and beeps The light lets you monitor bar code scanning and
communication. A buzzer provides audio
feedback as you use the computer.
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CK1 Features (continued)
Feature Description
I/O connector This 12-pin connector acts as a serial port, charge
input, and power output. When you use this
connector as a serial port, you can either connect
the CK1 directly to another serial device, such as
a printer or mobile phone using the CK1 to
printer cable or CK1 to mobile phone cable, or
you can insert the CK1 into a communications
dock. You connect the communications dock to a
PC, modem, or printer.
Scanning Options for the CK1
Option Description
Laser scanner Integrated standard-range laser scanner (650nM) with a
scan rate of 39 scans per second
Linear imager Integrated linear imager with a scan rate of 200 scans per
second
Unpacking the CK1
When you remove the CK1 from its box, save the box and
shipping material in case you need to ship or store the CK1.
Check the contents of the box against the invoice for
completeness and contact your local Intermec service
representative if there is a problem.
Using the CK1 for the First Time
Before you can use the CK1 for the first time, you must perform
certain steps, such as charging and installing the battery. You can
find this information throughout this user’s manual. However, if
you want to start using the CK1 immediately, see the CK1
Handheld Computer Quick Start Guide (P/N 073768) that ships
with the CK1.
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To use the CK1 for the first time
1 Install and charge the battery. For more information on
batteries, see “Using the CK1 Battery” on page 4.
2 Turn on the CK1. For more information on the keypad, see
“Using the Keypad” on page 11.
3 (Optional) Set the time and date. For help, see “Configuring
the Date and Time” on page 28.
4 (Optional) Configure TCP/IP settings for a serial connection.
For more information, see “Configuring PPP
Communications” on page 57.
5 Enable the bar code symbologies that you want to be able to
scan. For help, see “Configuring Bar Code Symbologies” on
page 30.
6 Save your configuration changes to flash memory. For help,
see “Saving Your Changes and Exiting the System Setting
Screen” on page 39.
7 Start an application. For help, see “Starting an Application
From the Main Screen” on page 47.
When you are done with these steps, the application you have
chosen starts. You are ready to use the CK1.
Using the CK1 Battery
The lithium-ion battery that is used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do
not disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), or
incinerate it.
Avertissement: Le paquet de piles d’ions de lithium qui est
utilisé dans cet appareil peut presenter un risque feu ou un
risque chimique de brûlure s’il est maltraité. Il ne faut pas le
désassembler, le réchauffer à une température plus élevée
que 100°C (212°F) ou l’incinérer.
The main power source for the CK1 is a lithium-ion battery
(P/N 073659). When you change the battery, a backup power
source maintains the CK1 status, memory, and real-time clock
for at least 15 minutes.
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The CK1 has a button under the battery door that lets it know
when the battery door is removed. If the CK1 is on when the
battery door is removed, the CK1 turns off.
If you fail to replace the battery immediately, you may lose
important data or applications.
Attention: Si la batterie n’est pas remplacée immédiatement,
des données ou applications importantes risquent d’être
perdues.
Note: Do not press the Power key when there is no battery
installed in the CK1. If you turn on the CK1 without a battery,
you can lose data. For help finding the Power key, see “Using
the Keypad” on page 11.
Charging and Installing the Battery
You must fully charge the battery before you can use the CK1.
To charge the battery
• Install the battery in the CK1, and place the CK1 in the
multi-dock, serial dock, or modem and connect the dock to
an external power supply. For help installing the battery in
your CK1, see the next procedure, “To install the battery.”
The battery takes about 4 hours to charge. For help, see the
CK1 Multi-Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073837), the
CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073772), or the
CK1 Modem Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073773).
• Place the battery in the battery charger (P/N 073660). The
charger uses a charging method that maximizes battery life.
Charge the battery until the Charge Status light turns green
to ensure that it is fully charged. The battery takes about
4 hours to charge. For help, see the CK1 Battery Charger
Quick Start Guide (P/N 073776).
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Replace the battery with P/N 073659 only. The use of any
other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Avertissement: Remplacez le bloc-batterie par la pièce réf. n°
073659 seulement. L’utilisation de tout autre bloc-batterie
présente un risque d’incendie ou d’explosion.
Contact your local Intermec sales representative for a
replacement battery. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
PROMPTLY. KEEP THEM AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
To install the battery
1 Place the CK1 face down on a flat, stable surface.
2 Push back the latch, and pull up on the battery door.
Battery
door
Latch
3 Remove the battery door.
4 Aligning the battery contacts, insert the battery into the
battery compartment.
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Battery
contacts
Battery
compartment
5 Replace the battery door.
Determining When the Battery Is Low
The battery is the main power source for the CK1 and it charges
the backup power source, when required. If the main battery
charge goes low, you need to replace it with a charged battery or
charge the battery as soon as possible.
When the battery is very low, the Battery icon changes to
indicate that the battery is very low and the red light flashes
every 5 seconds.
Removing the Battery
Removing the battery while the CK1 is on may cause loss of
data.
Attention: Ne détachez pas le paquet de piles pendant que le
CK1 est actif car cela pourrait entraîner la perte de données.
To remove the battery
1 Place the CK1 face down on a flat, stable surface.
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2 Push back the latch, and pull up on the battery door.
Battery
door
Latch
3 Remove the battery door.
4 Lift the bottom of the battery out of the battery
compartment, and pull the battery toward the bottom of the
CK1 and out of the battery compartment.
Managing Battery Power
To maximize the life of the battery, use these power
management guidelines.
Managing Battery Power
Situation Ways to Save Battery Power
You are operating the CK1, and
the Battery icon indicates very low
power and the red light is flashing
every 5 seconds.
Turn off the CK1. Remove the battery
and insert another fully charged
battery. You must insert another fully
charged battery within 5 minutes of
removing the old battery or you may
lose data.
Or, if you want to continue using the
CK1 and you do not have another
battery, insert the CK1 into a
communications dock. Be sure the
dock is connected to an external power
supply.
You are not using the CK1 for
5 minutes or longer.
Make sure the Battery icon is not
showing low power. Turn off the
CK1.
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Managing Battery Power (continued)
Situation Ways to Save Battery Power
You are going to store the CK1 for
more than a day.
Save your data and end your CK1
session to minimize the risk of data
loss. Turn off the CK1. Insert a fully
charged battery before you store the
CK1.
You want to use the backlight for
extended periods of time.
Set the backlight to Auto-off, and set
the timeout to 1 minute. For help, see
“Configuring the Screen” on page 25.
Avoid setting the backlight to Always
On.
You are working in a well lit area. Set the backlight to Always Off. For
help, see “Configuring the Screen” on
page 25.
You can also check the status of the battery by going to the
Power screen in System Setting. For help, see “Managing Power
Output” on page 88.
Turning Off the Backup Battery
If you want to store the CK1 for longer than a month, you
should turn off the backup battery. If the CK1 keypad and
screen are not responding, you can turn off the backup battery
to perform a hard reset.
To turn off the backup battery
1 Remove the battery. For help, see “Removing the Battery” on
page 7.
2 Using a straightened paperclip, slide the backup battery
switch up.
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